IEC TR 60825-5:2003

Overview

IEC TR 60825-5:2003 - Safety of laser products, Part 5: Manufacturer’s checklist for IEC 60825-1 is a technical report published by IEC to help manufacturers and their agents document and verify that new or modified laser product designs meet the requirements of IEC 60825-1 (edition 1993 and Amendments 1 and 2). It provides a structured checklist - covering identification, tests, classification, labelling, engineering specifications and user information - to support compliance with laser safety and product classification rules. The checklist is a compliance aid and not a substitute for reading and applying IEC 60825-1.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and purpose: Applicable to laser products described in IEC 60825-1; intended for manufacturers, examiners and agents to confirm compliance.
• Identification: Forms for examiner details and product identification (model, serial number, dates).
• Measurements and tests: Prompts to record whether laser radiation measurements were performed per Clause 9 of IEC 60825-1, or whether product characteristics obviate measurement.
• Classification procedure: Guidance (and Annex A) for assigning a laser class based on measurement results and AEL calculations; space to record assigned class.
• Labelling requirements: Class-specific label text and placement guidance (Class 1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B, 4), including aperture warning labels and rules for visible (400–700 nm) vs invisible radiation wording.
• Engineering specs & documentation: Sections to document protective measures, interlocks, user information and other technical/operational constraints.
• Annexes: Normative Annex A on classification procedure and informative Annex B explaining checklist arrangement and rationale.

Practical applications and users

Who uses IEC TR 60825-5:2003:

• Laser product manufacturers - to prepare design dossiers and demonstrate compliance with IEC 60825-1.
• Design engineers and safety officers - for confirming required measurements, labelling and engineering controls.
• Third‑party examiners and conformity assessors - as a structured inspection form during classification and acceptance testing.
• Regulatory and quality teams - to ensure consistent product documentation, user information and marking for market access.

Practical use cases:

• Completing a compliance checklist during product development or before market release.
• Verifying correct class labelling and aperture warnings on devices (important for classes 1M–4).
• Recording measurement evidence and AEL calculations to support a declared classification.

Related standards

• IEC 60825-1: Primary standard for equipment classification, requirements and user guidance (1993 consolidated with Amendments 1 & 2).
• IEC catalogue and committee resources referenced for updates and consolidated editions.

Keywords: IEC TR 60825-5:2003, safety of laser products, manufacturer’s checklist, IEC 60825-1, laser classification, laser labelling, AEL, laser product compliance.